Philips MCD355 98 User Manual

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Contents

1 Important 4

Safety 4
Notice 6

2 Your DVD Micro Theater 7

Introduction 7
What’
Overview of the main unit 8
Overview of the remote control 9

s in the box 7

3 Get started 11

Connect speakers 11
Connect FM antenna
Connect audio cables 11
Connect video cables 12
Connect power 12
Install remote control battery 13
Set clock 13
Turn on 13

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7 Adjust settings 20

System settings 20
Pla

yback settings 20
Video settings 22
Audio settings 22

8 Other features 24

Set the sleep timer 24
Set the alar
Listen to an external device 24
Listen through headphone 24

m timer 24

9 Product information 25

Specifi cations
Supported disc formats 26
USB playability information 26

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10 Troubleshooting 27

English

4 Play 14

Play discs 14
Pla

y from USB devices 14
Play DivX video 14
View pictures 15
Play mixed contents 15
Play control 16
Play options 16

5 Listen to the radio 18

Tune to a radio station 18
Progr

am radio stations automatically 18
Program radio stations manually 18
Select a preset radio station 18

6 Adjust sound 19

Adjust volume 19
Select a preset sound eff
Select automatic loudness control 19
Enhance bass 19
Mute sound 19

ect 19

11 Glossary 29

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1 Important

g Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Safety

Know these safety symbols

This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects fi lled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.

h Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.

i Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

j Only use attachments/accessories

specifi ed by the manufacturer.

k Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed by the
manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

l Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

m Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service

personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent

battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the unit:

Install all batteries correctly, + and - •
as marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new •
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is •
not used for a long time.

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o Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

p Do not place any sources of danger on

the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects,
lighted candles).

q This product may contain lead and

mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.

r Where the MAINS plug or an appliance

coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.

Warning

Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
Never lubricate any par t of this apparatus.•
Never place this apparatus on other electrical •
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight,

•

naked fl ames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside this

•

apparatus.
Ensure that you always have easy access to the

•

power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this
apparatus from the power.

Risk of overheating! Never install this
apparatus in a confi ned space. Always leave
a space of at least four inches around this
apparatus for ventilation. Ensure curtains or
other objects never cover the ventilation slots
on this apparatus.

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or •
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.

Hearing safety

Listen at a moderate volume.

Using headphones at a high volume can •
impair your hearing. This product can
produce sounds in decibel ranges that
may cause hearing loss for a normal
person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are
offered for those that may have already
experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your •
hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So after prolonged
listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can
actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

Set your volume control at a low setting. •
Slowly increase the sound until you can •
hear it comfor tably and clearly, without
distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

Prolonged exposure to sound, even •
at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause
hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment •
reasonably and take appropriate breaks.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines
when using your headphones.

Listen at reasonable volumes for •
reasonable periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as •
your hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that •
you can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily •
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffi c
hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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Notice

materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

Any changes or modifi cations made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means that the product is covered by
the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do
not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.

Your product contains batteries
covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be
disposed with normal household
waste. Please inform yourself about the local
rules on separate collection of batteries
because correct disposal helps to prevent
negative consequences for the environmental
and human health.

Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Offi cal DivX® Cer tifi ed
product. Plays all versions of
DivX® video (including DivX®

6) with standard playback of DivX® media
fi les.

Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

The making of
unauthorized
copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, fi les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.

This apparatus includes this label:

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging

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Note

The type plate is located on the back of the •
apparatus.

2 Your DVD

You can play DVDs with the following region
code:

Micro Theater

Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.

Introduction

With this apparatus, you can enjoy:

Video from DVDs, VCDs, and DivX fi les •
that are stored on USB devices.
Audio from audio CDs, radio, external •
devices, and MP3/WMA fi les that are
stored on USB devices.
Pictures from picture discs or stored on •

USB devices.
The apparatus offers you multiple sound effect
settings that enrich sound with Digital Sound
Control (DSC) and Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB).
The apparatus supports the following media
formats:

DVD region code Countries

Asia Pacifi c, Taiwan, Korea

Australia, New Zealand

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your
package:

Main unit•
Loudspeaker boxes x 2•
Remote control with battery•
Audio/video cable•
MP3 link cable•
Quick start guide•
User Manual•

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Overview of the main unit

SRC

VOLUME

MICRO THREATER MCD355

USB

DIRECT

MP3 LINK

a

b SRC

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Turn on the apparatus; switch to •
standby mode.

Select a source.•

c

Star t or pause play.•

d

Stop play.•
Erase a program.•

e Display panel

Display current status.•

f Volume touch control

Adjust volume.•

g Disc compartment
h

Connect headphone.•

i

USB socket.•

j MP3 LINK

Jack for an external audio device.•

Overview of the remote
control

English

k

l

m Remote control sensor

/

Skip to the previous/next track.•
Skip to the previous/next title or •
chapter.
Select a preset radio station.•

Open or close the disc •
compartment.

a

Switch to standby mode.•

b Source selection keys

Select a source.•

c MODE

Select a repeat/shuffl e play mode.•

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d SYSTEM MENU

Access or exit the system setup •
menu.

e REPEAT A-B

Mark the section for repeat play, or •
turn off repeat mode.

f

/

Search fast forward or fast •
backward.
Tune to a radio station.•
Navigate left/right in the disc menu •
or system setup menu.

g DSC

Select a preset sound setting.•

h

Star t or pause play.•

i

/

Skip to the previous/next track.•
Skip to the previous/next title or •
chapter.
Select a preset radio station.•

j Numeric keypad 0-9

Select a specifi ed title/chapter/track •
directly.

k PROG/ANGLE

Program radio stations.•
Select a DVD camera angle.•
Program titles/chapters/tracks.•

p MUTE

Mute or restore volume.•

q

Stop play or erase a program.•

r VOL +/-

Adjust volume.•

s LOUD/DBB

Turn on or off automatic loudness •
adjustment.
Turn on or off dynamic bass •
enhancement.

t

Skip to the previous/next album.•
Navigate up/down in the disc menu •
or system setup menu.

u OK

Confi rm a selection.•

v TIMER /SLEEP

Set the sleep timer.•
Set the alarm timer.•
Activate or deactivate timer.•

w DISC MENU

Access or exit the disc menu.•

x CLOCK/DISPLAY

Set the clock.•
Display information on the TV •
screen during play.

l GOTO

Skip to a specifi c section of the disc •
during play quickly.

m SUBTITLE

Select a subtitle language.•

n ZOOM

Zoom in or out a picture/video •
image on the TV screen.

o AUDIO

For DVD/DivX video, select an audio •
language.
For VCD, select stereo, mono-left or •
mono-right output.

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3 Get started

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or •
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Speaker

(Right)

Speaker

HIGH CH

Right L

Left L

Right H

Left H

LOW CH

SPEAKERS 6Ω

(Left)

English

Connect speakers

Note

Ensure that the colors of the speaker wires •
and terminals are matched.

1 Hold down the socket fl ap.
2 Insert the stripped part of the wire

completely.

Insert the right speaker wires to •
“Right L/Right H”, left speaker wires
to “Left L/Left H”.
Insert the red/blue wires to “ • +”,
black wires to “ -”.

3 Release the socket fl ap.
4 Connect the subwoofer to

“SUBWOOFER OUT” socket.

abc

Connect FM antenna

1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM AERIAL jack on the main unit.

FM aerial

Connect audio cables

To hear audio from other audio devices as well
as the accompanied speakers, select a preferred
audio connection:

Option 1: connect a coaxial cable•
Option 2: connect analog audio •
cables

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Option 1: connect coaxial cable

Option 1: connect S-Video cable

TV

You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound
from this apparatus when it is connected to a
digital audio device.

1 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)

to the digital input socket on the audio

device.

Option 2: connect analog audio cables

TV

1 Connect an S-video cable (not supplied)

to:

the • S-Video socket on this unit.
the • S-Video socket on the TV.

Option 2: connect composite video
cable

TV

AUDIO IN

1 Connect an audio cable (red/white ends)

to the audio input sockets on an audio

device.

Connect video cables

You can select the best video connection that
your TV supports.

Option 1: connect through an •
S-Video cable (for a standard TV).
Option 2: connect through a the •
composite video (CVBS) cable (for a
standard TV).

TV

1 Connect the supplied composite video

cable to:

the • VIDEO socket on this unit.
the video input socket on the TV.•

Connect power

Caution

Risk of product damage! Ensure that the •
power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the back or the underside
of the unit.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the

•

AC power cord, always pull the plug from the
socket. Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure

•

you have completed all other connections.

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1 Switch the voltage selector to the local

power line voltage.

2 Connect the power cord to the

AC~MAINS jack on the main unit.

3 Connect the power plug to the wall

outlet.

AC MAINS ~

Install remote control battery

Caution

Set clock

1 In standby mode, press and hold

CLOCK/DISPLAY to activate the clock

setting mode.

[SET CLOCK] (set clock) is displayed »
briefl y. Then the hour digits are
displayed and begin to blink.

2 Press VOL +/- to set the hour.
3 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confi rm.

The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.

4 Press VOL +/- to set the minute.
5 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confi rm.

Turn on

English

Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from •
heat, sunshine or fi re. Never discard batteries
in fi re.
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix

•

different brands or types of batteries.
Risk of product damage! When the remote

•

control is not used for long periods, remove
the batteries.

For fi rst-time use:

1 Remove the protective tab to activate the

remote control battery.

To replace the remote control battery:

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 1 CR2025 battery with correct

polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

1 Press on the main unit.

The unit switches to the last selected »
source.

Switch to standby

1 Press to switch the unit to standby

mode.

The backlight on the display panel »
turns off.

The clock (if set) appears on the »
display panel.

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4 Play

Caution

Risk of damage to the unit! During play, never •
move the unit.

Play discs

Caution

Never look at the laser beam inside the unit.•
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with •
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc
treatment sheets.
Do not push on the disc tray or put any

•

objects other than discs on the disc tray. It may
cause the disc player to malfunction.

For MP3/WMA audio fi les on a recordable
DVD, CD.

Press •
to select a folder.

Press •
You can search content fast forward or
backward during play.

Press •

speed.

To return to normal play speed, •

press

Press •

next chapter/title/track.
You can select a subtitle language on DVDs or
DivX® discs.

During play, press • SUBTITLE.

Tip

For some DVDs, the language can only be •
changed from the disc menu. Press DISC
MENU to access the menu.

or enter a folder number

/ to select a track or fi le.

/ to select required

.

/ to select the previous or

Note

With some disc/fi le types, play may differ.•
Only the fi rst session of a multi-sessioned CD •
is played.
This unit does not suppor t MP3PRO audio

•

format.

•

If any special characters are present in the MP3
track name (ID3) or album name, it might not
be displayed correctly on the screen because
these characters are not supported.

1 Press DISC to select the disc source.
2 Press to open the disc compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing

up, then close the disc door.

Play starts.»
To stop play, press »
To pause or resume play, press »
For video discs, play always resumes »

from the point where it was last
stopped.

To star t play from the beginning, press »

while the message is displayed.

.

.

Play from USB devices

Note

Ensure that the USB device contains playable •
audio contents for suppor ted formats .

1 Insert the USB connector on the device

into the

socket.

2 Press USB.
3 Press to select a folder.
4 Press / to select a fi le.

To stop play, press •

To pause or resume play, press •

.

Play DivX video

You can play DivX fi les copied onto a CD-R/
RW, recordable DVD or USB device.

1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.

.

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2 Select a source:

For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.

3 Select a fi le to play and press OK.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To change a subtitle language, press •
SUBTITLE.

.

Play mixed contents

You can play a mixed disc or USB fl ash disk
containing MP3/WMA fi les, JPEG photos, or
MPEG video fi les.

.

Play photos

English

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to navigate to

media type icons.

Note

Subtitle fi les with the following fi lename •
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are
supported but do not appear on the fi le
navigation menu.
The subtitle fi lename has to be the same as

•

the fi le name of the video.

View pictures

You can view JPEG fi les as a slide show.

1 Insert a picture disc or connect a USB

device.

2 Select a source:

For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.

3 Press to select a folder.
4 Press / to select a fi le.

Slide show play modes

You can view pictures as slide show in
different play modes.

2 Press DISC MENU or SUBTITLE

repeatedly to select the photo icon and
then press OK.

3 Press .
4 Press / / to select a photo.
5 Press OK to start sequential play.

Press •

photo.

Press •

Press •

Play video

/ to skip to previous/next

to pause or resume play.

to stop play.

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to navigate to

media type icons.

2 Press DISC MENU or SUBTITLE

repeatedly to select
OK.

and then press

3 Press .
4 Press / / to select a video fi le.

Press •

Press •

To return to music play, stop play •

and then press SUBTITLE repeatedly

to select

to start or pause play.

to stop play.

.

1 Press PROG/ANGLE repeatedly.

View from different angles

1 During playback, press / to

rotate/fl ip the picture.

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Play control

Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)

Repeat and random play

You can select various repeat functions
during playback. The repeat play options vary
depending on the disc type.

1 Press MODE repeatedly to choose a play

mode.
For DVD•

• [CHAPTER] (chapter): repeat the
current chapter

• [TITILE] (title): repeat the current
title

• [REP ALL] (repeat all): repeat the
disc

• [OFF] (off ): switch off the repeat
mode

For VCD/MP3/CD/DivX•

• [REP 1] (repeat 1): repeat the
current track

• [REP DIR] (repeat directory) (for
MP3 disc only): repeat the current
folder

• [REP ALL] (repeat all): repeat the
disc

• [SHUF] (shuffl e): play the disc in
random order

• [OFF] (off ): switch off the repeat
mode

1 To return to normal play, press MODE

repeatedly until play mode is no longer
displayed.

1 During music or video play, press

REPEAT A-B at the star t point.

2 Press REPEAT A-B at the end point.

The section starts to play repeatedly.»
To cancel repeat play, press » REPEAT

A-B again.

Note

The section A and B can be set only within the •
same chapter/track.

Search by time or scene/track
number

When playing video or music discs, you can
select a scene, track or a specifi ed point.

1 During play, press GOTO until the time

or chapter/track fi eld is displayed.

For the time fi eld, enter the play •
position in hours, minutes and
seconds.
For the chapter/track fi eld, enter the •
chapter/track number.

Play options

Display play information

Note

Shuffl e play cannot be selected when you play •
programmed tracks.

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1 During play, press CLOCK/DISPLAY

repeatedly to select different play
information.

Program

Note

You cannot program picture fi les/discs.•

You can program favourite tracks/chapters for
playback in specifi ed order.

1 Press PROG/ANGLE to enter program

mode.

Select an audio language

You can select an audio language on DVDs,
DivX video or VCDs.

English

1 During disc play, press AUDIO.

The language options appear. If the »
selected audio channels is unavailable,
the default disc audio channel is used.

Note

2 Press / to select a sequence number.
3 Select an album (A), track (T), or title (T),

chapter (C).

For MP3/WMA fi les, press •
select an album (A) and then press
/ to select a track (T).
For DVD discs, press •
a title (T) and then press
select a chapter (C).

to

to select

/ to

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to program more tracks

or chapters.

5 When the program is complete, press

to start play.

To change a program, repeat the •
steps above.
To clear the program, press •

Change camera angle

twice.

For some DVDs, the language can only be •
changed from the disc menu. Press DISC

MENU to access the menu.

Zoom in/out image

1 During video/picture play, press ZOOM

repeatedly to zoom in/out the image.
When the image is zoomed in, you can •
press
image.

/ / / to pan through the

Some DVDs contain alternate scenes, such as
scenes recorded from different camera angles.
For such DVDs, you can select from the
available alternate scenes.

1 Press PROG/ANGLE repeatedly to

switch between camera angles.

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5 Listen to the

radio

Program radio stations
manually

Note

Tune to a radio station

Note

For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust •
the position of the FM antenna.
The unit does not suppor t MW radio

•

reception.

1 Press TUNER to select the tuner source.
2 Press and hold / for more than 2

seconds.

[SEARCH]» (search) is displayed.
The radio tunes to a station with »

strong reception automatically.

3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.

To tune to a weak station, press •

repeatedly until you fi nd optimal

reception.

You can program a maximum of 40 preset •
radio stations.

1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG/ANGLE to activate program

mode.

[PROG] » (program) blinks on the
display.

3 Press / to allocate a number (1 to 40)

to this radio station, then press PROG/
ANGLE to confi rm.

The preset number and the frequency »
of the preset station are displayed.

4 Repeat the above steps to program other

stations.

/

Note

To overwrite a programmed station, store •
another station in its place.

Program radio stations
automatically

Note

You can program a maximum of 40 preset •
radio stations.

1 In tuner mode, press and hold PROG/

ANGLE for 2 seconds to activate

automatic program mode.

[AUTO] (auto) is displayed.»
All available stations are programmed »

in the order of waveband reception
strength.

The fi rst programmed radio station is »
broadcast automatically.

Select a preset radio station

1 In tuner mode, press / to select a

preset number.

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6 Adjust sound

Adjust volume

1 During play, to adjust volume:

On the remote control: press • VOL
+/-.

On the main unit: slide across the •
volume control on the front panel.

Enhance bass

1 During play, press LOUD/DBB to turn on

or off dynamic bass enhancement.

If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.»

Mute sound

1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute

sound.

English

Select a preset sound effect

1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to

select:

[POP] (pop)•
[CLASSIC] (classic)•
[ROCK] (rock)•
[JAZZ] (jazz)•

Select automatic loudness
control

The loudness feature enables the system to
increase the treble and bass sound effect at low
volume automatically (the higher the volume,
the lower the treble and bass increase).

1 During play, press LOUD/DBB to turn

on/off automatic loudness control.

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7 Adjust settings

Playback settings

Select preferred language

System settings

Change system menu language

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] (language

setup) > [OSD LANGUAGE] (OSD
language), and then press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Set screen saver

The screen saver protects the TV screen
damage due to prolonged exposure to a static
image.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system setup menu is displayed.»

2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [SCREEN SAVER] (screen saver), and
then press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [ON] (on)
Enable the screen saver.

• [OFF ] (off )
Disable the screen saver.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Note

If the selected language is not available on the •
disc, the default disc language is used.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] (language

setup).

3 Select one of the following options, and

then press

• [AUDIO LANG] (audio language)
Select the preferred audio language
for DVD play.

• [SUBTITLE LANG] (subtitile
language)
Select the preferred subtitle language
for DVD play.

• [MENULANG] (menu language)
Select the preferred language for on­screen display.

.

4 Select an option and then press OK.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Select TV type

The TV format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.

Restore default settings

You can reset all options and your personal
settings to factory default settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [DEFAULT] (default), and then press

.

3 Select [RESTORE] (restore) and press

OK.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup) >

[TV TYPE] (tv type), and then press

.

3 Select an option, and then press OK.

• [4:3PS]
For 4:3 screen TV: full-height display
with the trimmed sides.

• [4:3LB]
For 4:3 screen TV: wide-screen
display with black bars on the top
and bottom of the screen.

• [16:9]
For wide-screen TV: display ratio
16:9.

Select TV system

Select the color system that matches the
conneted TV.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [TV SYSTEM] (tv system), and then
press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [NTSC]
For TV with NTSC color system.

• [PAL]
For TV with PAL color system.

• [AUTO] (auto)
For TV with multiple color systems.

Recommended as acceptable for
viewers of all ages.

» [3 PG]

Parental guidance suggested.

» [4 PG13]

Material is unsuitable for children
under age 13. Parental guidance
suggested.

» [5 PG-R], [6 R]

Recommended that parents restrict
children under 17 from viewing
or allow them to view only when
supervised by a parent or adult
guardian.

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4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Restrict DVD play

Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to cer tain
scenes on the disc. You can set a playback
permission level for the scenes with this
setting.

Note

VCD, SVCD, and CD have no level indication, •
so parental control function has no effect
on those kind of discs. Some DVDs are not
encoded with a rating though the movie rating
may be printed on the Disc cover. The rating
level features does not work for such discs.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [RATING] (rating), and then press

3 Select an option and then press OK.

DVDs that are rated above the level »
you selected does not play unless you
enter your four-digit password and
choose a higher level rating.

» [7 NC-17]

Not recommended for children under
age 17.

» [8 ADULT]

Viewed only by adults due to graphic
sexual scenes, violence, or language.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Change parental control password

You can set a password to restrict play of
certain discs.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [PASSWORD] (password), and then
press

.

3 Enter a four-digit password with Numeric

.

keypad 0-9 and then press OK.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Note

The default password (1234) remains valid •
even if a new password is set.

» [1 KID SAFE]

Suitable for children.

» [2 G]

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View DivX VOD registration code

Adjust picture quality

DivX is a popular media technology created
by DivX, Inc. DivX media fi les contain highly
compressed video with high visual quality
that maintains a relatively small fi le size. DivX
fi les can also include advanced media features
like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio
tracks. Many DivX media fi les are available
for download online, and you can rent and
purchase DivX videos with the DivX VOD
(Video on Demand) service. To use this
service, you need the DivX VOD registration
code of the unit. For more information and
instructions, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] (system setup)

> [DIVX[R] VOD], and then press

The registration code appears. »

.

3 Write down the code for future use.

During DVD play , you can adjust brightness,
contrast, hue, and saturation to improve
picture quality.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [VIDEO SETUP] (video setup).
3 Select one of the following options, and

then press

• [BRIGHTNESS] (brightness)
Adjust the brightness level.

• [CONTRAST] (contrast)
Adjust the contrast level.

• [HUE] (hue)
Adjust the hue level.

• [SATUR ATION] (saturation)
Adjust the saturation level.

.

4 Press to adjust value and then press

OK.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Note

All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD •
can only be played on this unit.

Video settings

Select video signal

You can select video signal output to a display
or TV.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [VIDEO SETUP] (video setup) >

[COMPONENT] (component), and then

press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [S-VIDEO]
If the S-Video connection is used,
select this option

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Audio settings

Select digital output

Select a suitable setting if you have connected
an audio/video device to the COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO) socket on the unit.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] (audio setup)

> [DIGITAL OUT] (digital output), and
then press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [DIGITAL/OFF] (digital/off )
Select this option to turn off digital
output.

• [DIGITAL/RAW] (digital/RAW )
Select this option if the connected
device is a multi-channel decoder/
receiver.

• [DIGITAL/PCM] (digital/PCM)
Select this option if the connected
device cannot decode multi-channel
audio.

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4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

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Select audio downmix

Select sampling rate

Select a suitable audio downmix when you
are playing a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital
format.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] (audio setup) >

the [DOWNMIX] (downmix), and then
press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [LT/RT]
Select this if the unit is connected
to a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro
Logic II decoder.

• [STEREO] (s tereo)
Select this when output delivers
sound from only the two front
speakers.

• [VSS]
Allows the DVD player to use virtual
surround sound effects.

You can select the Linear Pulse Code
Modulation (LPCM) output sampling rate. The
higher the sampling rate, the better the sound
quality.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] (audio setup) >

[LPCM], and then press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

[• 48K]
For discs recorded at sampling rate
of 48kHz.
[• 96K]
For discs recorded at sampling rate
of 96 kHz.
[• 192K]
For discs recorded at sampling rate
of 192 kHz.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

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4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Select reverb mode

3D processing provides a vir tual surround
sound experience using just two speakers.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] (audio setup) >

[3D PROCESSING] (3d processing), and

then press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [OFF] (off ), [CONCERT] (concert),
[CHURCH] (church), [PASSIVE]
(passive), [WIDE] (wide), or [ LIVE]
(live)

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

Enable night mode

[NIGHT MODE]
Makes loud sound level softer and soft sound
level louder so that you can watch the DVD
movies at a low volume, without disturbing
others.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] (audio setup) >

[NIGHT MODE] (night mode), and then
press

.

3 Select an option and then press OK.

• [ON] (on)
Enjoy quiet viewing at night.

• [OFF] (off )
Enjoy surround sound with its full
dynamic range.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

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8 Other features

Set the sleep timer

This unit can switch to standby automatically
after a set period of time.

1 When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP/

TIMER repeatedly to select a set period

of time (in minutes).

When sleep timer is activated, the »
display shows

To deactivate sleep timer

1 Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until

“SLEEP OFF” is displayed.

When sleep timer is deactivated, »
disappears on the display.

.

Activate and deactivate the alarm timer

1 In standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER

repeatedly to activate or deactivate the
timer.

If the timer is activated, the display »
shows

If the timer is deactivated, »
disappears on the display.

Note

If DISC/USB source is selected and the •
track cannot be played, tuner is activated
automatically.

.

Listen to an external device

Set the alarm timer

This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The
DISC, TUNER or USB is activated to play at a
preset time.

1 Ensure that you have set the clock

correctly.

2 In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/

TIMER for more than 2 seconds.

3 Press DISC, TUNER or USB to select a

source.

4 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confi rm.

The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.

5 Press VOL +/- to set the hour.
6 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confi rm.

The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.

You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.

For an audio device with a headphone socket:

1 Press AUX/MP3 LINK to select the MP3

link source.

2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to

the • MP3 LINK socket on this unit.
the headphone socket on an MP3 •
player.

3 Start to play the MP3 player. (See the

user manual of the MP3 player)

For other audio devices:

1 Press AUX/MP3 LINK to select the AUX

source.

2 Connect the audio cables to

the • LINE IN sockets on this unit.
the audio out sockets on the audio •
device.

3 Start to play the device. (See the device

user manual)

7 Press VOL +/- to set the minute.
8 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confi rm.

The timer is set and activated.»

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Listen through headphone

1 Plug a headphone into the socket on

the unit.

9 Product

Disc

Laser Type Semiconductor

information

Note

Product information is subject to change •
without prior notice.

Specifi cations

Amplifi er

Rated Output Power 4X50W RMS
Frequency Response 63 - 14000 Hz, ±3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio > 62dB

Tuner (FM)

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity <28 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio > 45 dB

<22 dBu

Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / DivX
Video DAC 12Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N > 48dB
Audio DAC 24Bits / 96kHz
Total Harmonic

Distortion
Frequency

Response

S/N Ratio > 65dBA

<1% (1 kHz)

4Hz - 20kHz (44.1kHz)
4Hz - 22kHz (48kHz)
4Hz - 24kHz (96kHz)

General information

AC power 110 - 127V/220 - 240V,

50/60Hz

Dimensions

- Main Unit
(W x H x D)

-Speaker Box
(W x H x D)

Weight

- With Packing

- Main Unit

- Speaker Box

173 x 257 x 240mm

173 x 257 x 240mm

10.8 kg

2.3 kg
2 x 2.8 kg

English

Speakers

Speaker Impedance 6ohm

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Supported disc formats

USB playability information

Digital Video Discs (DVDs)•
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi les on CDR(W)•
DivX® disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x, 6•
WMA•

Supported MP3-CD formats:

ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255.•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.•
Max. album number: 32.•
Max. MP3 track number: 999.•
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 •
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, •
64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
The following formats are not supported:•

Files like *.VMA, *.AAC , *.DLF, •
*.M3U,
*.PLS, *.WAV•
Non-English Album/Title name•
Discs recorded in Joliet format•
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag•

Compatible USB devices:

USB fl ash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
USB fl ash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
memory cards (requires an additional •
card reader to work with this apparatus)

Supported formats:

USB or memory fi le format FAT12, •
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and •
variable bit rate
WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 •
levels
Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99•
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999•
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum •
length: 128 bytes)

Unsupported formats:

Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/WMA
fi les, and is not be shown in the display.
Unsupported fi le formats are skipped. For •
example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3
fi les with extension .dlf are ignored and
not played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio fi les•
DRM protected WMA fi les (.wav, .m4a, •
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA fi les in Lossless format•

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10 Troubleshooting

Caution

Never remove the casing of this apparatus.•

The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display format.

The aspect ratio if fi xed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for •
some TV systems.

English

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/support). When you contact Philips,
ensure that your apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.

No power

Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus •
is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
switches off automatically 15 minutes
after track play reaches the end and no
control is operated.

No disc detected

Insert a disc.•
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.•
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.•
Use a fi nalized CD or correct format disc.•

No picture

Check the video connection.•
Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In •
channel.

Black and white or distorted picture

The disc does not match the TV color •
system standard (PAL/NTSC).
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may •
appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc.•

No sound or poor sound

Adjust the volume.•
Disconnect the headphone.•

Remote control does not work

Before pressing any function button, fi rst •
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote •
control and the apparatus.
Insert the battery with its polarities •
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery.•
Aim the remote control directly at the •
sensor on the front of the apparatus.

Disc does not play

Insert a readable disc with the label side •
facing you.
Check the disc type, color system and •
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
Press •SYSTEM to exit the system setup
menu.
Disable the password for parental control •
or change the rating level.
Moisture has condensed inside the •
system. Remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about an hour.
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, and then turn on the system again.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
turns off automatically 15 minutes after
disc play reaches the end and no control
is operated.

Poor radio reception

Increase the distance between the •
apparatus and your TV or VCR.
Fully extend the FM antenna.•
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.•

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USB device or SD/MMC card not supported

The USB device is incompatible with the •
apparatus. Try another one.

Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set

The disc is not recorded with sound or •
subtitles in multiple languages.
The audio or subtitle language setting is •
prohibited on the disc.

USB device or SD/MMC card not supported

The USB device is incompatible with the •
apparatus. Try another one.

Cannot display some fi les in USB device

The number of folders or fi les in the USB •
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
The formats of these fi les are not •
supported.

Timer does not work

Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•

Clock/timer setting erased

Power has been interrupted or the power •
cord has been disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.•

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11 Glossary

A

Analog audio

Sound that has not been turned into numbers.
Analog sound is available when you use the
AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white
jacks send audio through two channels, the
left and right.

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height
ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard
TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-defi nition
or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you
to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on
a standard 4:3 screen.

D

Digital Audio

Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been
conver ted into numerical values. Digital sound
can be transmitted through multiple channels.
Analog sound can only be transmitted through
two channels.

Disc menu

A screen display that allows election of images,
sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded
on a DVD.

DivX®

DivX® is a digital video format created by
DivX, Inc. This is an offi cial DivX Certifi ed
device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.
com for more information and software tools
to conver t your fi les into DivX video.

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AUDIO OUT sockets

Red and white sockets that send audio to
another system (TV, Stereo, etc).

B

Bit rate

Bit rate is the number of bits that are
conveyed or processed per unit of time. The
bit rate is usually measured in some multiple
of bits per second (kilobits per second: kbps).
The term bit rate is a synonym for data
transfer rate (or simply data rate).

C

Chapter

Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number that enables you to
locate a specifi c chapter.

Dolby Digital

A surround sound system developed by Dolby
Laboratories that contains up to six channels
of digital audio (front left and right, surround
left and right, center and subwoofer.)

J

JPEG

A very common digital still picture format.
A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert
Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
Files are recognized by their fi le extension
‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg.’

M

MP3

A fi le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more
data than a regular CD.

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Multichannel

Usually DVD is specifi ed to have each sound
track constitute one sound fi eld. Multichannel
refers to a structure of sound tracks having
three or more channels.

P

Parental control

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback will be prohibited if the software’s
level is higher than the user-set level.

PBC

Playback Control. A system where you
navigate through a Video CD/Super VCD with
on-screen menus that are recorded onto the
disc. You can enjoy interactive playback and
search.

T

Title

On commercial DVDs, this is the longest
section of a movie or music feature on DVD.
Each title is assigned a title number, so that
you can locate the title you want.
When you record programs, they are stored
as titles. Depending on the recording settings,
recorded titles may automatically contain
several chapters.

V

VIDEO OUT socket

Yellow socket that sends the DVD picture
video to a TV.

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio
encoding system.

R

Region code

A system that allows discs to be played only
in the region designated. This unit only plays
discs that have compatible region codes. You
can fi nd the region code of your unit on the
product label. Some discs are compatible with
more than one region (or ALL regions.)

S

Surround

A system that creates realistic, three­dimensional sound fi elds. It is usually achieved
with multiple speakers that are arranged
around the listener.

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